جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joseph Francoisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Economics
• Trade Policy
• Globalization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joseph Francois is a Professor of Economics and Director at the World Trade Institute (WTI) , affiliated with the Economic Institute at the University of Bern. He previously served as Deputy Director of the NCCR Trade Regulation (2015–2017) and held professorships at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and other institutions. His research spans international economics, trade policy, globalization, environmental economics, and computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling. Key focus areas include cross-border production chains, trade in services, open economy competition policy, financial market integration, and the interplay between trade agreements and sustainability goals. Scientific distinctions include a Fellowship at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (London). His methodological expertise includes CGE modeling, econometric estimation of large nonlinear systems, and policy analysis of trade disputes, carbon border adjustments, and non-tariff measures. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Maryland BA in Economics and History, University of Virginia He has contributed extensively to policy briefs and technical reports, particularly in analyzing trade impacts on employment, economic development, and environmental outcomes.

Jaana Kaarina Bäckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forest Ecology
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Plant Ecophysiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jaana Kaarina Bäck is affiliated with the University of Helsinki, serving in the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry's Department of Forest Sciences. She leads the 'Ecosystem processes' research group and oversees ecosystem research at the SMEAR measurement network. Her work bridges forest ecology, atmospheric science, and climate change mitigation, focusing on forest-atmosphere interactions and biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs). PhD in Physiological Plant Ecology (University of Oulu, 1994) Docentship in Forest-Atmosphere Interactions (University of Helsinki, 2010) Docentship in Plant Ecophysiology (University of Oulu, 1998) Bäck's research explores how boreal forests influence atmospheric composition, carbon cycling, and climate dynamics. She investigates BVOC emissions, ecosystem responses to climate change, and feedback mechanisms between vegetation and the atmosphere. Her recent publications (277 total) analyze carbon dynamics after forest thinning, aerosol production in boreal ecosystems, and harmonized environmental observations via eLTER. These works span soil functions, air quality, and climate risk research. Knight, First Class, Order of the White Rose of Finland (2021) Open Science Award (University of Helsinki, 2018) Pro Scientia Award (Finnish Academy of Sciences and Letters, 2017) Bäck supervises 3 postdoctoral researchers, 4 doctoral students as main supervisor, and 12 as co-supervisor. She has secured over 6 M€ in research funding, including EU Horizon grants and Academy of Finland projects.

Danfeng Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Programming Languages
• Security
• Differential Privacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Danfeng Zhang is a faculty member at Duke University whose research sits at the intersection of programming languages and security. Active across the premier PL conferences since 2015, Zhang has served on more than two-dozen program committees and currently co-chairs the POPL Student Research Competition. Education & Affiliation: Home page: users.cs.duke.edu/~dz132 Affiliation: Duke University, United States Research Interests: Zhang’s work spans programming-language design, static and dynamic analysis, formal verification, and security. A recurring theme is developing language-based techniques that guarantee strong security and privacy properties—ranging from side-channel resistance and constant-time execution to differential-privacy proofs—while preserving performance and usability. His recent projects combine type systems, program logics, and automated reasoning to build practical verification tools for concurrent, speculative, and approximate software. Publication Trends: Across nine representative papers (2015-2024) Zhang has advanced static detection of cache side channels, automated proofs of differential privacy, and relaxed concurrency models. The trajectory shows deepening integration of security concerns into language infrastructure, with tool-building (CtChecker, SpecSafe, LightDP) that bridge formal guarantees and real-world systems. Service & Leadership: 2024 POPL Student Research Competition Co-Chair 2025 POPL Program Committee member Repeated reviewer/PC member: PLDI, SPLASH/OOPSLA, ISSTA, ECOOP, APLAS, PriSC, PASS Zhang regularly mentors student researchers through SRC sessions and workshop panels, fostering diversity and early-career participation in the programming-languages community.

Larry Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Quality Modeling
• Wastewater Treatment Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Larry Moore is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Memphis, specializing in environmental engineering with a focus on wastewater treatment optimization, water quality modeling, and energy conservation in water treatment plants. He holds a B.S. from the University of South Alabama (1973) and M.S./Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Mississippi State University (1974/1983). His career spans over 33 years of teaching and applied research, addressing wastewater challenges for over 200 industries in Tennessee through the UT Center for Industrial Services. Research interests include water quality modeling of streams (e.g., Loosahatchie River studies), optimization of municipal/industrial wastewater treatment plants, and energy efficiency improvements in water treatment facilities. Collaborative projects with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the U.S. Department of Energy have driven energy savings in over 24 treatment plants. Dr. Moore has served as President of the Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association (KTWEA) and received the prestigious Leary Jones Award (2009) for his contributions to the wastewater profession, inducting him into the KTWEA Hall of Fame. Teaching responsibilities include advanced graduate courses such as Biological Wastewater Treatment, Water Quality Modeling, and Solid Waste Management. Awards include multiple 'Superior Performance in University Research' recognitions (1985-1989) and the 1990 Civil Engineering Outstanding Research award. He actively mentors graduate students in applied wastewater research and has advised numerous M.S. and Ph.D. candidates focusing on treatment plant optimization and emerging technologies. Professional Affiliations: Life Member of Water Environment Federation, KTWEA Pretreatment Certification Committee (since 2000), Tennessee Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Board (since 2007) Key Projects: Operational guidance for Memphis' Maxson WWTP, energy conservation studies across 24 plants, and aeration system design improvements Community Impact: Operator training programs, NPDES permit compliance support, and industrial wastewater problem resolution

• Digital Service Innovation
• Digital Transformation
• Service Innovation
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Professor Markus Helfert is a leading academic in Digital Service Innovation and Digital Transformation at Maynooth University's School of Business . He serves as Director of the Innovation Value Institute , Hub for Data and Digital Research, and holds Science Foundation Ireland Principal Investigator roles at Lero – The Irish Software Research Centre and Adapt Research Centre. His research spans Service Innovation , Artificial Intelligence , Intelligent Transportation Systems , FinTech , and Enterprise Architecture , with active involvement in European Standardisation initiatives.

• User Experience Design
• Wearable Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jonna Häkkilä is a Professor of Industrial Design at the Faculty of Art and Design, University of Lapland and serves as Vice Dean (Research). She holds a Docent title in Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Science from the University of Oulu (since 2011). Her primary research group is LUX (Lapland User Experience Design). Research focuses on user-centered design, wearable technology, cultural heritage digitization, and ethical technology integration with marginalized communities. She leads projects like the MAGICS National Infrastructure for Human in the Digital World and Indigenous Digital Storytelling with New Media. Awards include Best Demo Award at Pervasive Displays 2019 and Best Paper Award at MUM 2017. Active in organizing international conferences and supervising 3 doctoral works. Engaged in Arctic resilience initiatives through co-creative methodologies.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Quality
• Wastewater Treatment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Srinivas Prabakar is a Professor of Instruction in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He specializes in water quality, wastewater treatment, and environmental engineering, with a focus on chloramine stability, disinfection by-products, and sustainable water management. Dr. Prabakar holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from UTA (2012), an ME in Chemical Engineering from Annamalai University (2004), and a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from the University of Madras (2000). Education: PhD, Civil Engineering, UTA (2012) ME, Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University (2004) B.Tech, Chemical Engineering, University of Madras (2000) His research interests center on improving water distribution systems and addressing challenges in wastewater management. Notable projects include investigations into factors affecting chloramine stability in UTA’s water systems and studies on biosorption of heavy metals. Dr. Prabakar has authored or co-authored over 30 publications, including peer-reviewed articles on topics like chlorine decay dynamics and microbial fuel cell applications. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Principles of Environmental Engineering and Biological Processes, reflecting his commitment to educating future environmental engineers. Dr. Prabakar has advised numerous graduate students and served on dissertation committees, mentoring research in areas like concrete durability and landfill biocovers. Dr. Prabakar’s service roles include Faculty Advisor for Civil Engineering undergraduates, membership in the Texas Water Science & Research Division, and reviewer positions for journals like ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering . He has received awards including the 2024 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award and the 2019 Tau Beta Pi-Eminent Engineer distinction. His current grants focus on advancing nanocomposite materials for sewer pipe longevity and identifying critical source areas for non-point pollutants in North Texas watersheds. Dr. Prabakar’s interdisciplinary work bridges environmental engineering challenges with practical solutions for sustainable infrastructure.

Albert M. Laiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Informatics
• Clinical Research Informatics
• Consumer Health Informatics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Albert M. Lai, PhD, is a Professor of Medicine and Computer Science & Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, serving as Chief Research Information Officer (CRIO) for the School of Medicine and Deputy Director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I²DB). He leads WashU Medicine's data warehousing and informatics services, driving innovation in clinical research infrastructure. His expertise spans biomedical informatics, natural language processing (NLP), and telemedicine. Dr. Lai is also Deputy Faculty Lead for WashU’s Digital Transformation initiative, focusing on secure AI integration with sensitive healthcare data. He holds affiliations with the Institute for Public Health, Siteman Cancer Center, and the Center for Applied Health Informatics (CAHI). Research Interests: Dr. Lai develops informatics infrastructure to support clinical trial prescreening, leveraging NLP and machine learning for phenotype extraction from EHR data. He also explores telemedicine, mobile health applications, and EHR-driven cardiovascular health interventions for cancer survivors. His recent work addresses AI ethics in healthcare, including responsible data sharing and bias mitigation in generative AI models. Key Contributions: Over 77 peer-reviewed publications across clinical informatics, AI in healthcare, and pandemic response strategies. His projects include EHR-based cardiovascular health tools, SARS-CoV-2 surveillance in schools, and machine learning models for predicting transplant outcomes. Active mentorship of PhD/MSTP students in translational informatics and data science. Labs/Teams: Leads the Informatics Services Core and collaborates with the CRITICAL consortium for intensive care analytics. Engages in multi-institutional initiatives like the Greater Plains Collaborative for cancer data integration.

• Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture
• Land Use Modeling
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Berger is a Professor at the University of Hohenheim , affiliated with the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and leading the Department of Economics of Land Use . He also contributes to the Computational Science Hub and Hohenheim Tropics initiatives. Focus Areas: Climate change adaptation, land-use modeling, biodiversity-productivity trade-offs, agent-based simulation, and machine learning in agricultural systems. Key Projects: Simulation frameworks for smallholder resilience in Ethiopia, bioeconomic modeling in the Amazon, and hybrid intelligence applications in European agricultural policy. Recent Publications: 2025 study on climate change effects on insecticide reduction in Germany, 2024 work on reconciling biodiversity with productivity via hybrid models, and 2023 methodological contributions to surrogate modeling and seasonal forecast integration. Research Trends: Interdisciplinary integration of climate science, agricultural economics, and computational modeling, with increasing emphasis on AI-assisted decision support systems and sustainability policy validation. Teaching & Outreach: Offers Agricultural Economics seminars and Hohenheim Tropics discussions, requiring advance email registration for office hours.

• Sustainable Transportation Systems
• Shared Mobility
• Public Transit Planning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. XiaoYue Cathy Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah. She holds a PhD in Transportation Engineering from the University of Washington and advanced degrees in Transportation Planning and Electronics Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable transportation systems, shared mobility, public transit optimization, managed lanes, and intelligent transportation systems. She actively serves on committees including the Transportation Research Board's Highway Capacity Quality of Service (HCQS) Committee and chairs its Technology Transfer Subcommittee. She also advises the Utah Model Advisory Committee and previously served on Salt Lake City’s Transportation Advisory Board. Dr. Liu is a licensed professional engineer in Utah. Education: PhD, Transportation Engineering, University of Washington (2013) MA, Transportation Planning & Management, Texas Southern University BS, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University Graduate Certificate, Global Trade & Logistics, University of Washington (2011) Research Interests: Electric vehicle infrastructure and charging networks Smart transportation systems and agent-based modeling GIS-based asset management for transportation infrastructure Snowplowing operations optimization and winter maintenance Managed lanes and high-occupancy toll (HOT) lane analysis Public transit equity and accessibility Her recent publications emphasize data-driven approaches to transportation challenges, including EV demand forecasting, drone delivery networks, and resilience in interdependent transit systems. She collaborates on projects addressing Utah’s unique transportation needs, such as optimizing snowplow routes and integrating renewable energy into public transport systems. Professional Contributions: Board member, Utah Model Advisory Committee Former Chair, Salt Lake City Transportation Advisory Board (2013-2016) TRB Managed Lane Committee member TRB Transit Capacity & Quality of Service (TCQS) Committee member (2016-2019) Dr. Liu’s work bridges transportation engineering with computational methods, focusing on equity, sustainability, and operational efficiency. She leads research initiatives involving large-scale modeling, geospatial analytics, and interdisciplinary solutions for modern mobility challenges.

Emilios Avgouleasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Financial Regulation
• Fintech Policy
• Banking Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Emilios Avgouleas holds the Chair of International Banking Law and Finance at the University of Edinburgh's School of Law. He is a leading expert in financial regulation, fintech policy, and systemic risk governance. His research focuses on blockchain technology, sustainable finance, and digital finance frameworks. He serves on the European Securities and Markets Group, advises the World Economic Forum, and collaborates with institutions like the European Banking Institute and the Monetary Committee of the International Law Association (MOCOMILA). Education: PhD (LSE), LLM (LSE), LLB (Athens University). Research grants include Leverhulme Trust funding and collaborations with the Asian Development Bank and Hong Kong University. He has been a visiting professor at Harvard, Yale, Tsinghua, and other global institutions. Research interests span financial stability, bank resolution mechanisms, and the intersection of technology with legal frameworks. His recent work addresses CBDCs, crypto regulation, and post-pandemic banking challenges. Over 80 peer-reviewed articles and books include *Governance of Global Financial Markets* (CUP, 2012) and co-edited volumes on systemic risk and capital markets union. Grants and awards: AHRC (2008-2009), Australian Research Council (2013-2016), Leverhulme Trust. He advises the European Parliament on financial stability and NPLs. Engages in high-level policy dialogues with regulators like the Bank of England, FCA, and ECB.

Jean-Pierre Gattusoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Ocean Acidification
• Marine Ecosystems
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jean-Pierre Gattuso is a CNRS Research Professor at the Laboratoire d'Océanographie de Villefranche (Sorbonne University) and Associate Scientist at the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI-SciencesPo, Paris). His research focuses on the impacts of ocean acidification and warming on marine ecosystems, as well as ocean-based solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Current Roles : CNRS Research Professor, Associate Scientist at IDDRI-SciencesPo Past Positions : Research Professor at Shantou University (2006–2009), Visiting Scientist at Rutgers University and NCAR (2004–2005), Group Leader at Laboratoire d'Océanographie de Villefranche (1998–2004), and others. His research interests span ocean acidification , carbon and carbonate cycling , climate change impacts on marine ecosystems , and ocean-based mitigation strategies . He co-edited the first book on ocean acidification and contributed to IPCC AR5 and AR6 reports. Recent publications highlight his work on ocean alkalinity enhancement , CO2 sequestration , and climate policy integration . He has developed tools like FOCE systems for in situ ocean acidification experiments and standardized ocean carbonate chemistry analysis. Scientific Awards : Ruth Patrick Award (2020), Blaise Pascal Medal (2014), Vladimir Vernadsky Medal (2012), and others. Academic Memberships : Foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, elected member of the European Academy of Sciences, Academia Europaea, and founder of the European Geosciences Union. Gattuso has led the Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre at the International Atomic Energy Agency and will co-chair the 2025 One Ocean Science Congress.

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Strategy
• Sustainable Operations
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Shantanu Bhattacharya is a Lee Kong Chian Professor of Operations Management, Deputy Dean (Education), and Academic Director of the PhD in Business (General Management) at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU). He holds a PhD in Operations Management from The University of Texas at Austin (1998), an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Louisiana State University (1993), and a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay (1991). His research focuses on Operations Management , Supply Chain Strategy , Sustainable Operations , and New Product Development . He has pioneered studies on closed-loop supply chains, remanufacturing systems, and lifecycle pricing strategies. His work also explores digital business innovation, healthcare R&D partnerships, and energy sector operations. His recent work addresses strategic challenges in everything-as-a-service models (XaaS), battery-as-a-service strategies for automotive industries, and humanitarian logistics optimization. Earlier contributions include seminal studies on milestone-based R&D contracts, gain-share coordination mechanisms, and infrastructure investment in disaster relief. He has received awards including the 1996 Alden G. Clayton Dissertation Fellowship (top 5/57 entries) and multiple teaching nominations at INSEAD. Beyond academia, his research bridges operational efficiency with societal impact, particularly in sustainability and Asian market dynamics. He advises doctoral candidates such as SHEN Ya (CKGSB-SMU DBA). His career spans roles at INSEAD (2002-2014) and visiting positions at SMU-LKCSB (2014-2017), with leadership in curriculum design and PhD programs.

Miriam Steeleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intergenerational Patterns of Attachment
• Attachment based Interventions
• Prevention of Maltreatment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Miriam Steele serves as the Alfred J. and Monette C. Marrow Professor of Psychology at The New School for Social Research and Co-Director of the Center for Attachment Research. Her career bridges psychoanalytic theory with empirical child development research, focusing on attachment transmission across generations and clinical interventions. Her educational background includes a PhD from University College London (1990) and training as an Anna Freud Center psychoanalyst. She is a member of the Adult Attachment Interview Trainers’ Consortium and has co-edited seminal works including the Handbook of Attachment-Based Interventions (2018). Dr. Steele's research centers on intergenerational attachment patterns, with pioneering work establishing 'reflective functioning' as a key mechanism. Her NIH-funded studies examine attachment-based interventions for vulnerable families, while current projects explore body representation transmission, impacts of smartphone use on parent-child relationships, and embodiment in adolescence. She extends this work through interdisciplinary courses like 'Psychology for Designers' that connect psychology with Parsons School of Design. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals sustained focus on longitudinal attachment studies from pregnancy through adolescence, adoption outcomes, and pandemic impacts on family dynamics. Her work increasingly integrates cross-cultural perspectives, as seen in studies of caste systems in India and global mental health frameworks. Notable awards include the 2017 Bowlby-Ainsworth Award from the Center for Mental Health Promotion, a $15,000 New School Research Cluster Award for 'The Body as Metaphor' (2013-2014), and a $900,000 MCH Research Program Award for 'Birth to Three' (2012-2015). As an educator, she teaches 'Child and Adolescent Global Mental Health' and mentors PhD/MA students through the Center for Attachment Research. Her grant portfolio demonstrates strong funding success in intervention development and longitudinal studies, with recent work securing support for digital media impact research. The Center for Attachment Research, co-directed with Howard Steele, operates as a multidisciplinary hub involving NSSR psychology students, Eugene Lang undergraduates, and international interns. Current initiatives include the Group Attachment-Based Intervention (GABI), Body Group studies examining physical disability impacts, and embodiment research in emerging adulthood.

Kunhee (KC) Choiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence in Transportation
• Construction Management
• Infrastructure Sustainability
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kunhee (KC) Choi is a Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University, holding the History Maker Homes Endowed Professorship and serving as a Chancellor EDGES Fellow. His research focuses on enhancing transportation systems through cyber-enabled solutions, including digital twinning, artificial intelligence, and data-driven modeling. B.E. in Architectural Engineering, Korea University (1999) M.S. in Construction Science, Texas A&M University (2002) Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2008) Dr. Choi’s work addresses four key areas: (1) AI-powered mobility and safety solutions for highway projects, (2) cost-time-risk tradeoff analyses under alternative contracting methods, (3) infrastructure sustainability through life-cycle assessment, and (4) stochastic modeling for civil planning and management. His research has been funded by NSF, USDOT, NCHRP, and TxDOT. Recent publications highlight his emphasis on predictive analytics, flood resilience, pavement engineering, and AI-driven disaster recovery frameworks. The i²dEAS Lab, which he directs, has produced 130+ peer-reviewed publications and secured $500k+ in annual research funding. Chancellor EDGES Fellow (2022) NSF Grant Recipient for Road Safety Research Texas Sea Grant Program Award (NOAA Funding) for AI-based evacuation route modeling Dr. Choi’s teaching philosophy emphasizes integrative learning and interdisciplinary critical thinking in construction management. His lab collaborates with academia, government, and industry to optimize transportation infrastructure performance through safer, more efficient management strategies.